step for nris service of changing name legally for passport

Step for NRIs Service of Changing Name Legally for Passport

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A person may change name when either is going to be spouse. For altering name, an affidavit on the plain paper, attestation by first class magistrate, counter-attestation by consulate, advertisement in a local newspaper and submission to the controller of publication are must .Then, new passport is applied.


When Does the Name Change?

• After Marriage


What’s the Legal Procedure for Changing it?

• Documenting an application in an affidavit • Attestation by 1st class magistrate/notary public• Counter-attestation by Indian Consulate• Publish it advertisement in local newspaper• Pay fee for documenting changed name• Apply for new passport


Which Information is Filled on an Affidavit?

• Current name• New name• Father’s name • Husband’s name• Address • Employer’s name • Sign of two witnesses


Where & How to Publish Changed Name?

• Publish new name in a newspaper • Mention old as well as new name• Mention father’s name & address• Keep its hard copy


Which Documents are Sent to Document the Name?

• Attested affidavit• Document having content & signature of 2 witnesses • Passport size photographs (2)• Original advertisement • Requisite fee for changing name, i.e. Rs. 700• Requisite fee for changing religion (i.e. Rs. 900)• Public notice fee (i.e. Rs. 900)

*All documents should not be more than one year old.


Where Documents Should be Submitted?

Address: Controller of Publication, Department of Publication, Civil Lines,

New Delhi-54

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